It’s rather hard to truly put Piftemaen in context. You see, the project shares a space that’s unique and authentic, borrowing from a variety of genres and slices of popular culture. What results is a series of evocative, beat-less cover versions, material that’s wholesome and vibrant, deeply steeped into the Norwegian musician’s bold and wondrous saxophone. Going by the moniker Piftemaen, the keen musician is apparently an autodidact, navigating music with independent and pure flair. That’s perhaps why he’s not afraid of such eclectic territories.
‘The House of the Rising Sun’ marks Piftemaen’s latest effort, and we are sure that the song itself won’t require a lot of explaining. Dusting off The Animals’ famous classic, the Norwegian creative team up with singer and cellist Caroline Lavelle, here lending her charming, mysterious and expert vocal tone to the cause. We also find Clare Kenny on bass. The musicianship level in such a lineup is incredibly high, a factor that certainly contributes to making Piftemaen’s music such a cathartic and wholesome listening experience.
Delving deeper into the overall ethos behind his artistry, the Norwegian musician explains: “I wanna play for those who want more than something to tap their feet and dance to. There are some people around with a profound relationship to music, who listen and sometimes get carried away. Me, for one”.
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